Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 857:

“Are you sure about this, Mr. Ward? These items… are not exactly safe,” the man asked quietly, almost as if afraid to hear the answer.

“Don’t mention this to anyone. Just go.” Vince shot him a fierce look and waved him away.

After the man disappeared, Vince opened the box himself. Inside, rows of detonators lay perfectly arranged. Madness flickered in his eyes as he reached for one, letting his fingers glide over its icy surface. A crooked grin twisted his mouth.

“Maia, you belong to me. I won’t let anyone take you away.” His voice dropped to a hoarse, almost monstrous whisper, and his stare grew even more feverish. “This time, Maia, you’ll have to decide.”

Vince gave a low, chilling laugh, his tone heavy with obsession and finality. “Either you choose to stay with me, or we’ll go down together.”

A wicked smile lingered on his lips, sealing his resolve.

Academy Affiliated Hospital, Chris was bouncing back with surprising

Maia took seriously. She never missed a chance to remind him not to let his

who’s still recovering!” Maia stood at his bedside, her

nodded. “Okay, okay. I’ll listen to

help but add, “Honestly, I feel almost normal. Remember when I got shot before? I bounced

he had improved back then, as she had been feeding him nothing but healing soups

it’s far more dangerous. You need to start

𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 —

plan to remove the bullet fragment from your head still needs

words echoed in her chest: You have to hold on, Chris. I need more time to perfect

by the weight of her concern, whispered, “Okay. I’ll wait. I give you

test coming